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Peace in unity
Life, Poramet Tangsathaporn, Published on 26/05/2025
» As one of the most significant Buddhist religious days, the Vesak ceremony at the majestic Borobudur Temple has become a celebration for all faiths -- honouring Indonesia's diversity and inclusivity by embracing the teachings of the Buddha.
Light and sound shows to illuminate Chao Phraya
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 05/12/2023
» As a part of the Thailand Winter Festival, the lavish Vijit Chao Phraya is making a comeback to Bangkok for its second edition and runs through the end of the month to support businesses that offer nocturnal winter activities like dinner cruises, riverside restaurants and boat tours along the river.
Staying safe on the move
Life, Suwitcha Chaiyong, Published on 26/07/2023
» Recently, a woman tripped over her suitcase and fell while walking on a moving walkway at Don Mueang Airport last month. Her leg was pulled into the walkway mechanism and she was sent to a nearby hospital. Unfortunately, the lower part of her left leg had to be amputated.
Illuminating the past
Life, Pattarawadee Saengmanee, Published on 17/11/2022
» Last Saturday, Bangkok's sky was illuminated by a series of grandiose firework displays to mark the start of the 16-night Vijit Chao Phraya festival to promote Thailand's tourism during the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) 2022 summit.
Villa Maxima
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/12/2019
» This two-bedroom northern-style teakwood house is located within the same compound as the home of its owner Chayasiri Vichayarak who, together with her late husband Wichai Pitakworrarat, restored an old riverside mansion and converted it into the highly acclaimed hotel Praya Palazzo a decade ago. For a couple of years now, Chayasiri has let go of the Bangkok property. This small-scale pet project of hers in Chiang Mai offers a tasteful retreat that any art and culture lover would appreciate. Booking is compulsory.
Thon Buri Palace open to the public
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 12/12/2019
» Once a year Thon Buri Palace, the former royal residence of King Taksin the Great, is open for the public to visit without the need to apply for permission. That special time of year is here again.
Home-grown artworks on display
Life, Published on 18/04/2019
» Invaluable artworks by Thai masters and other talented artists are being showcased during the fourth "Krungthai Art Awards" exhibition that will wrap on May 3 at the Krungthai Art Gallery, a 70-year-old Sino-Portuguese building that has been renovated into a contemporary art space.
A perfect setting
Life, Vanniya Sriangura, Published on 22/02/2019
» The exotic waterway access to this week's subject of review and its architectural grandeur that awaits to greet you never fails to cast the spell of first impression.
Thon Buri Palace waives admission fees
Life, Karnjana Karnjanatawe, Published on 12/12/2018
» Phra Rachawang Doem, or Thon Buri Palace of King Taksin the Great, will offer free admission from Saturday until Dec 28 to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the establishment of Krung Thonburi Sri Mahasamut as the capital of Siam in 1768.
A night out in Phrae
Life, Pongpet Mekloy, Published on 08/11/2018
» The old town of Phrae is well known among culture buffs for its wealth of heritage architecture, from beautiful teak mansions to Lanna-style Buddhist temples, some of which date back centuries. Not many people, however, get to visit these sites during night-time. But here's the chance.